Paige Barkume, MBA

Paige Barkume has a diverse background in human resources and people management. Paige currently works at SkySpecs as a People and Culture Manager, a role they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Senior People & Culture Generalist at the same company from January 2022 to February 2023. Before joining SkySpecs, Paige worked as a People & Culture Generalist at the company from June 2021 to January 2022.

Before their time at SkySpecs, Paige gained experience in the field of HR at Mesirow Financial, where they worked as an HR Associate from June 2019 to June 2021. Prior to that, they held roles at KeyBank, serving as a Benefits Analyst from November 2018 to June 2019 and as a Human Resources Rotational Analyst from July 2017 to November 2018.

Paige began their career in HR at Jergens Inc., where they held a Human Resources role from May 2015 to May 2017. During their time at Jergens Inc., they were involved in various HR activities, such as assisting with the implementation of a new payroll system, creating HR policies and procedures, managing personnel files, administering employee compensation and benefits, and creating wellness initiatives.

In addition to their HR roles, Paige has held various positions in different organizations. Paige worked as an HR Project Based Intern at Trinity Support Services from September 2014 to May 2015, where they gained valuable project management experience. Paige also served as an Office Logistics Student Coordinator at John Carroll University "We the People" Program from May 2014 to May 2015, where they facilitated communication and assisted with lesson planning.

Outside of their professional career, Paige has been involved in various leadership roles, such as serving as the Chairperson of the Health and Wellness Committee for Students for Social Justice from January 2013 to January 2015. Additionally, they have gained practical experience through summer employment, including a position as a Summer Laborer at the Department of Public Works in 2014, where they maintained city parks and grounds, and as a Lifeguard II & Water Safety Instructor at City of Warren Parks and Recreation from October 2011 to December 2013.

Paige Barkume obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from John Carroll University, during the period of 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the same institution, between the years 2012 and 2016. Paige Barkume completed their high school education at Regina High School in Warren, MI, from 2008 to 2012, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. In addition to their formal education, they hold certifications such as the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM since December 2022, and the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, obtained in May 2016. Another certification mentioned is the Big Data Foundations - Level 1 from IBM, but no details regarding the month or year obtained were provided.